5-SocialStudies-November

Grade:5th Grade

Month:November

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Main Concept

13 British American Colonies. The American Revolution.

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Guiding Questions

What were the 13 Original Colonies?
How were the colonists able to succeed in their new environment?
What were the causes of the American Revolution?

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Theme/Content Skills

Original Colonies.
Availible resourses for the Colonial Economy.
Citizenship and Civic Life
Government

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Key Terms

Colony
Constitution
Declaration of Independence

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Holidays

Veterans Day
Thanksgiving

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Student Outcomes

Students will demonstrate understanding of major ideas, themes and turning points in Colonial America

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Assessment/Project

Resources for Students

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Resources for Teachers

Harcourt Horizons (Red Books) Volume 1 & 2, United States History: Beginnings.
Harcourt Horizons (Red Books) Volume 1 & 2, United States History.

Field Trip Suggestions